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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.34, 961.73 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.34, 961.73 and 366.96 is: 551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.34 : 961.73 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.34/961.73 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.34x = 961.73 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.34x = 352,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,914.61/640.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.14

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